Tuesday 22 December 2015

Palladium Refurbs and other news

Evidence of the recent use of Citaros on service 9 on Sundays - 554 awaits time on Clifton Street (David Umpleby)
Plaxton Centro bodied Volvo B7RLE 527 has become the first of its batch to go for refurbishment to "Palladium" standard at Bus and Coach World, Blackburn. All nine are to be upgraded following positive response to the Citaro. It is not known which route will benefit. DAF 367 has also been at B&CW for accident repairs but is now back.

Trident 336 has now left the paint shop, completing the repaints of the six long wheelbase Tridents (333-7/42). 327 is now under repaint. Excel 219 has also returned to service bring the fleet back to five.